Trending - How To Be A Disruptor In Your Life And Career

Disruptive thinking is about stepping outside the box to solve a range of problems innovatively, thereby changing how things work – but this mindset isn’t restricted to tech start-ups. Mich Atagana, Google SA’s head of communications, shows us how you can implement it in your life and career to achieve your goals this year.

- Yolisa Mjamba

1 SWITCH UP YOUR LOCATION

This year, the workplace is being disrupted in manyways. People across a variety of industries have embraced the concept of working remotely – enabling greater access to opportunities around the world, both in business and in life.

You may not be able to work from a laptop on a beach in Bali, but there could be ways to work more productively to positively impact your life. Maybe working from home would create more time in your day and reduce stress. Think about how many hours are spent wasted in traffic alone. Would flexitime positively impact your family life and, ultimately, benefit you in the workplace? Whether you’re working in an office or heading it up, changing how you and your team work together could boost productivity.

2 PRACTICE CAREER FLUIDITY